PBKS vs DC: 3 Records That Were Broken During Punjab Kings Win Over Delhi Capitals – Punjab Kings hosted Delhi Capitals in the second match of the 2024 Indian Premier League, igniting anticipation for a thrilling matchup. After winning the toss, Captain Shikhar Dhawan decided to bat first, which established the tone for the encounter. On the other hand, captain Rishabh Pant of the Delhi Capitals stole the show with his incredible comeback to cricket after a catastrophic automobile accident in December 2022.
Fondly termed ‘The Miracle Man’, Pant’s return to the IPL 2024 as a wicketkeeper-batter was nothing short of remarkable. Pant came in at number four to the applause of the fans. However he scored only 18 runs off of thirteen balls before he left the pitch.
Even with Pant back in the lineup, Punjab Kings proved their mettle by chasing down 175 runs with four wickets remaining. While Kuldeep Yadav’s outstanding bowling effort kept Delhi Capitals in the game, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone were crucial contributors for Punjab Kings. Both sides showed remarkable performance and talent throughout the match, which was a wild ride of partnerships and wickets.
PBKS vs DC: 3 Records That Were Broken During Punjab Kings Win Over Delhi Capitals:
In the middle of the madness, three incredible records were broken in the nail-biting IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings.
Dhawan’s Bittersweet Return: Record for Most Bowled Dismissals in IPL
To start, Shikhar Dhawan had a mixed bag of emotions when he made his cricket return in the 2024 IPL. He returned to the field, but his time there was cut short in the fourth over of the chase when a ball by Ishant Sharma rocked his stumps. Dhawan became the batter with the most bowled dismissals in the history of the IPL with this dismissal, which was his ninth in the competition.
Arshdeep Singh Climbs PBKS Bowling Charts: Second Highest Wicket-Taker
When it came to bowling, Arshdeep Singh cemented his place in Punjab Kings lore. While playing this match, he took two vital wickets, putting him in second position all-time wicket taker list for PBKS in IPL history with 59 wickets. Sandeep Sharma continues to lead the charge with an outstanding 73 wickets for PBKS.
Dhawan’s Boundary Blitz: The First to 900 in IPL History
Shikhar Dhawan, last but not least, demonstrated his batting brilliance by hitting his 900th boundary in the IPL. By doing so, he cemented his place in cricket lore as the only batter to hit 900 boundaries in IPL history. Dhawan’s boundary spree is one another achievement that displays his exceptional talent and consistency over the years.
